The IBES Extended Undergraduate Research Assistantships provide funding to support undergraduate participation in faculty-led research over two or more semesters. The program provides students with training to deepen their research and professional skills in preparation for a diversity of careers. 

The program has two entry points:

• Pathway 1 — Standard UTRA: for new research assistantships (RAs). Apply through the UTRA portal.

• Pathway 2 — IBES Extended URA: for existing RAs (such as an UTRA or other demonstrated research collaboration between the faculty and student who then apply together). Application information below.

Funding

Students

Students receive stipends commensurate with the progressive funding model in the  SPRINT Program for both pathways.

Faculty

• After demonstrating at least one semester of collaborative research with their student, faculty may apply for a Mentorship Grant of up to $5000 (through both pathways).
• Awarded faculty are expected to continue their work with the student participating in the IBES Extended URA.
• Application details forthcoming; deadline will be on the fall of 2026.

Academic Semester Program Requirements

• 8-10 hours of dedicated research per week for the duration of the semester.
• 6-8 hours of scheduled professional development activities with STEP program.

Summer Program Requirements

• Full-time dedicated research for 10 weeks or equivalent during the summer.
• 6-8 hours of scheduled professional development activities with STEP program.

Eligibility

Faculty 

Open to IBES Core and Affiliate Faculty. Want to become a Faculty Affiliate? Complete the IBES Affiliation Request Form.

Students

Open to all Brown freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in any concentration.

Faculty-Student research pairs must have demonstrated at least one semester equivalent of research (i.e. past/current UTRA, paid research, research for credit, etc).

Deadline